TAKEnergy provides turbo‑expander systems that capture the mechanical energy released during gas pressure reduction and convert it into clean electricity or direct mechanical power (1‑100 kW). The skid‑mounted, fully enclosed units integrate in a slip‑stream with existing pressure‑reducing equipment, delivering zero‑emission power, lower utility costs, and carbon‑offset credits for oil & gas, petrochemical, and large‑scale refrigeration facilities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Industrial processes that require pressure reduction of gases (e.g., natural gas, refrigerants) typically use regulators or pressure‑reducing valves that dissipate the pressure energy as heat, resulting in wasted energy and higher operating costs.
Solution
TAKEnergy offers a turbo‑expander system that captures the mechanical energy released during pressure let‑down and converts it into clean electricity or direct mechanical power. The expander is installed in a slip‑stream alongside existing pressure‑reducing equipment, so the plant’s operation remains unchanged while the pressure is reduced. Generated power (1‑100 kW) can offset grid electricity, supply remote loads, or replace fuel‑driven generators, delivering zero‑emission energy and qualifying for carbon‑offset credits. The solution is delivered as a fully enclosed, skid‑mounted package with optional remote monitoring, meeting safety standards for hazardous environments. By turning a waste stream into a usable power source, TAKEnergy reduces fuel consumption, lowers utility costs, and improves overall plant efficiency.
Target Audience
Primary customers are industrial facilities that perform high‑pressure gas processing—such as oil & gas plants, petrochemical refineries, and large‑scale refrigeration or gas distribution sites—seeking to reduce energy costs and emissions.
Features
- Slip‑stream integration with existing pressure‑reducing valves, requiring no modification to primary process flow
- Turbo‑expander converts pressure differential into 1‑100 kW of AC, DC, or mechanical power
- High‑efficiency operation at low 1800 RPM with pressure ratios up to 9:1
- Fully enclosed, skid‑mounted unit for quick installation and minimal footprint
- Optional remote monitoring and performance analytics for real‑time optimization
- Certified for safe use in hazardous industrial environments
- Enables carbon‑offset credit generation by producing zero‑emission power from waste energy